Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $38.70 | 7.729% | $41.6911 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #2 | $25.86 | 10.303% | $28.5244 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $17.92 | 11.762% | $20.0278 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $9.44 | 12.728% | $10.6415 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
Purchase #5 | $164.92 | 4.468% | $172.2886 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $59.99 | 10.755% | $66.4419 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.41 | 11.204% | $180.6064 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $479.24 | $520.2217 | $520.22 | $520.25 | $520.10 |